Bubble Blowing
Materials Needed
Feeling
Irritated
How to Do It
Use a bubble-blowing wand and solution to blow bubbles into the air. With each exhale, imagine that you are blowing out your irritation into the bubble. Watch as the bubbles float away and eventually pop, symbolizing the release and dissolution of your irritation. Focus on the lightness and freedom of the bubbles as they drift away.
Why It Works
Blowing bubbles is a playful and light-hearted activity that contrasts with the heaviness of irritation. The act of blowing bubbles and watching them disappear provides a visual and somatic way to let go of negative emotions.
Guided Practice
Sit comfortably and hold a container of bubble solution and a wand in your hand. Take a few deep breaths and notice the sensation of the wand between your fingers. Feel the gentle weight of the wand and the coolness of the solution. Allow yourself to be present with this moment, noticing your breath without needing to blow any bubbles just yet.
Continue sitting comfortably, as you now deepen your focus with a few more breaths. Dip the wand into the solution, bringing it close to your lips. Take a deep inhale through your nose, and as you exhale slowly, blow gently through the wand, watching as bubbles form and float away. Notice the sensation of the breath as it leaves your body, and the lightness of the bubbles as they drift.
Continue to blow bubbles with each exhale, observing the movement of the bubbles. Perhaps you notice their iridescent colors, the way they catch the light, or maybe the way they rise and fall with the air currents. Allow yourself to be fully present with this simple act, noticing any thoughts or feelings that arise. You might feel a sense of joy, playfulness, or perhaps even a deeper emotion connected to letting go.
As you continue this practice, imagine each bubble represents a thought, feeling, or tension you want to release. Watch as the bubbles drift away, taking with them anything you wish to let go of. Notice how this visualization affects your state of mind—perhaps there is a sense of freedom, lightness, or maybe a simple awareness of the process of release.
When you feel ready, gently place the wand and solution aside, taking a few deep breaths. Notice how your body feels now—whether there is a sense of calm, lightness, or perhaps something else. Allow yourself to remain in this space for a few more moments, enjoying the simplicity of the practice. When you are ready, gently open your eyes, carrying this sense of release and playfulness with you into your day.